Starting an Activity

When you start an activity, GPS turns on automatically (if required). For more information about GPS, go to garmin.com/aboutGPS.

From the watch face, press .
Select Activities.
Select an option:
- Select an activity from your favorites.
- Scroll to the More activities list, select an activity category, and select an activity.
If the activity requires GPS signals, go outside to an area with a clear view of the sky, and wait until the GPS status bar is filled.

The watch is ready after it establishes your heart rate, acquires GPS signals (if required), and connects to your wireless sensors (if required).
Press to start the activity timer.

The watch records activity data only while the activity timer is running.

Tips for Recording Activities

Charge the watch before starting an activity (Charging the Watch).
After selecting an activity but before starting the activity timer, press and scroll to view and update the activity status menu.

TIP: During an activity, you can hold . and swipe down from the top of the screen to view the activity status menu.
Press to record laps, start a new set or pose, or advance to the next workout step.

You can select to discard a lap for certain activities that support manual laps, manual sport changes, and automatic sport changes.
Press or to view additional data screens.
Swipe up or down to view additional data screens.

TIP: You can swipe down from the top of the screen to unlock the touchscreen during an activity.
Swipe right or left to view the music controls or activity settings.
During an activity, hold , and select Change Sport to transition to a different activity type.

When your activity includes two or more sports, it is recorded as a multisport activity.
Hold , select the activity settings, and select Power Mode to use a power mode to extend battery life (Customizing Power Modes).

Frequently sync the device to your Garmin^® account:
- Connect your device to a computer using the USB cable and the Garmin Express™ application.
- Sync your device to the Garmin Connect™ app using your Bluetooth^® enabled phone.
- Connect your device to your Garmin account using a Wi‑Fi^® wireless network.
While connected to your Garmin account, the device downloads several days of satellite data, allowing it to quickly locate satellite signals.
Take your device outside to an open area away from tall buildings and trees.
Remain stationary for a few minutes.
Use watch bands that do not include metal parts close to the watch housing, such as silicone watch bands.